St. Augustine, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Augustine Police Department serves the city of St. Augustine, FL in St Johns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 988 violent crimes and 1,798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.8 per 100k, 38.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 162.0 | D | 988 | 106.2 | +52.5% |
Property Crime | 226.8 | D | 1798 | 163.6 | +38.6% |
Robbery | 6.5 | C | 39 | 5.8 | +11.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 208 | 22.3 | -41.8% |
Burglary | 38.9 | F | 208 | 24.0 | +61.8% |
Larceny | 168.4 | D | 1503 | 116.4 | +44.8% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 80 | 22.2 | -12.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 1 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
St. Augustine Beach | 0 miles | A 29.1 | A 29.1 | Violent: 82.0% lower Property: 87.2% lower |
Green Cove Springs | 19 miles | B 79.0 | A 49.4 | Violent: 51.2% lower Property: 78.2% lower |
Palatka | 23 miles | C 112.9 | F 329.2 | Violent: 30.3% lower Property: 45.2% higher |
Jacksonville Beach | 28 miles | F 2222.3 | F 3021.7 | Violent: 1272.1% higher Property: 1232.5% higher |
Crescent City | 29 miles | C 118.8 | C 178.2 | Violent: 26.7% lower Property: 21.4% lower |